Re: Steering rack bushings!

[Cheapass Ron <rapieper@yahoo.com>]

That's a real fun job...so fun I stopped at the
driver's side one and will wait to do the pass side
one when/if I remove my downpipe.

Wish I could remember how I did it, seems as though I
tried first tightening the top nut, then loosened it
nearly all the way and then worked on the bottom nut,
until there were a few threads sticking out on both
studs, just enough to grab the nut.  then it was cake
from there of course.  I did not shave any material
off the mount...I did use grease though!

BTW I hope to reassembly me rear susp soon...since I
had SS brake lines, new ebrake cables, and new
bushings all in the job jar, I just jacked the rear
end up extra high and rolled the entire axle assembly
out...I reckon this will make things a lot easier and
cleaner in the long run.

Good luck with the rack mount...it's a she-dog.

Ron
--- Gary Huff <scirocco86@home.com> wrote:
> Ugh
> 	Ok, what's the secret to getting the drivers side u
> shaped clamp over the poly bushing? I've got the top
> nut threaded on a little,*everything* from the
> universal to the tie rods disconnected also to
> ensure proper mounting. Car in question is an 86 16v
> with manual steering. I've tried smacking it with a
> hammer in that little bit of space, to some avail
> but not much. The lower stud is in the hole
> fortunately, and it seems if I had enough force to
> push it over, I could probably get the clamp deeper
> into the poly fully seating both...I'm stopping at
> the hardware store and picking up a handheld baby
> sledge. Don't say put the rubber bushing back in :)
> I like tight steering, and proper alignment. Maybe I
> should take a little off the bushing in certain
> areas? I don't want to do that because I worry about
> taking *too* much off, and having the rack move
> under play. Help? Ideas? Oh, and tomorrow it's poly
> rear axle beam bushings if this is done. Fun fun, my
> 16v car should be stiff although slow with it's
> tired 1.8. Eventually it will run right too...
> Peace,
> 		-Gary Huff
> 
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